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171: From Reluctant Successor to Innovation Leader, Karen Norheim

171: From Reluctant Successor to Innovation Leader, Karen Norheim

by Laurie Barkman | Aug 23, 2024 | Succession Stories Podcast, Innovative Growth

In this Succession Stories episode, – When the episode first aired in 2021, Karen emerged as a leader who, despite initial reluctance, embraced her role with a combination of curiosity and determination. Under her guidance, the company leaned into strategic growth and...
163: From Niche Digital Business To 7-Figure Exit, Tony Whatley

163: From Niche Digital Business To 7-Figure Exit, Tony Whatley

by Laurie Barkman | Jun 17, 2024 | Succession Stories Podcast, Innovative Growth

Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition SherpaⓇ, talks with Tony Whatley, a 20+ year serial entrepreneur, business coach, best-selling author, podcast host, and speaker. Tony is Co-Founder of LS1Tech, an online automotive performance community which grew into the...
162: Revolutionize Your Business Post-Bankruptcy, Greg McDonough

162: Revolutionize Your Business Post-Bankruptcy, Greg McDonough

by Laurie Barkman | Jun 10, 2024 | Succession Stories Podcast, Innovative Growth

Host Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition Sherpa, is joined by Greg McDonough, Managing Partner of Blackburn Capital Advisors and host of the Chief Endurance Officer Podcast. Listen in as they discuss navigating a business turnaround through bankruptcy. Bankruptcy...
141: Winning at Organic Growth with Shawn O’Malley at “We Study Markets”

141: Winning at Organic Growth with Shawn O’Malley at “We Study Markets”

by Laurie Barkman | Nov 21, 2023 | Succession Stories Podcast, Innovative Growth

Succession Stories host Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition Sherpa™, welcomes Shawn O’Malley, Chief Editor and Financial Writer for “We Study Markets” at The Investor’s Podcast Network.  “We Study Markets” financial newsletter...
124: How to Create Value with Million Dollar Ideator Mike Stemple

124: How to Create Value with Million Dollar Ideator Mike Stemple

by Laurie Barkman | Aug 7, 2023 | Succession Stories Podcast, Innovative Growth, Sell or Transition, Strategic Planning

For any business, regardless of size, innovation is an essential part of growth. We live in the age of entrepreneurs who are disrupting large companies more than the large companies are disrupting each other. Technologies like generative AI are enabling us to create...
116: Simple Ways To Improve Cash Flow That Work For Small Business Owners, Cliff Spolander

116: Simple Ways To Improve Cash Flow That Work For Small Business Owners, Cliff Spolander

by Laurie Barkman | Apr 10, 2023 | Succession Stories Podcast, Buying a Business, Exit Value, Innovative Growth

When it comes to evaluating the risk profile of a business, buyers look at the potential pitfalls starting with cash flow. Cliff Spolander, author of The Cash Flow Code, is the CEO of Business By Design, an exit planning advisory company in the UK. He has started,...
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